Paramedic/EMT-P

Takeda • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Paramedic/EMT-P performs as a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supporting plasma center operations. The position determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, is familiar with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility assessments and required procedures, evaluating donor reactions, following standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, and referring medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs. The role also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt employee position in Aurora, Colorado. The stated U.S. hourly wage range is $28.20–$38.72; actual pay depends on qualifications and other factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
• Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
• Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer unacceptable findings to donors, and medical or technical questions concerning donor safety or eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
• Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED